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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEKey FobThe Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores inthe rear of the Key Fob.The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicleshould the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.You can keep the emergency key with you when valetparking.Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)1 — OFF2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)3 — ON/RUNTo remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latchon the face of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb andthen pull the key out with your other hand.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 152Ignition Node Module (IGNM) Emergency Key RemovalKeyless Ignition Node (KIN) Emergency Key RemovalNOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency keyinto the lock cylinders with either side up.

16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLERemoving Key Fob From IgnitionWARNING! (Continued)Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to theOFF position and then remove the Key Fob.NOTE: Power window switches will also remain activefor up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has beenturned to OFF, depending upon the accessory delaysetting. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.WARNING! Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parkingbrake, shift the transmission into PARK, and pushignition button to place ignition in OFF position.When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or withaccess to an unlocked vehicle.(Continued) Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended isdangerous for a number of reasons. A child orothers could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parkingbrake, brake pedal or the shift lever. Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, orin a location accessible to children, and do notleave the ignition of a vehicle equipped withKeyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUNmode. A child could operate power windows, othercontrols, or move the vehicle. Do not leave children or animals inside parkedvehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up maycause serious injury or death.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17CAUTION!An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Alwaysremove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock alldoors when leaving the vehicle unattended.will cause the reminder chime to sound. Refer to “Starting Procedures” in “Starting And Operating” for furtherinformation.SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. TheOpening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the system does not need to be armed or activated. Operationignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is lockedor unlocked.a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key.Key-In-Ignition ReminderNOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when The system uses Key Fob with factory-mated Remotethe Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless IgnitionNode (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.position.Therefore, only Key Fobs that are programmed to theIf your vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go ,vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Theopening the driver’s door when the vehicle’s ignitionsystem will shut the engine off in two seconds if answitch is placed in ACC or ON/RUN (engine stopped)invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine.2

18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEAfter turning the ignition switch to the ON/RUN posiCAUTION!tion, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for threeseconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compatbulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after Use of these systems may result in vehicle startingthe bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid problems and loss of security protection.Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions willAll of the Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle haveresult in the engine being shut off after two seconds.been programmed to the vehicle electronics.If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normalvehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 Replacement Keysseconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronNOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to theics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soonvehicle electronics can be used to start and operate theas possible by an authorized dealer.vehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, itcannot be reprogrammed to any other vehicle.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19CAUTION!Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle andlock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided witha four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Keep thePIN in a secure location. This number is required forauthorized dealer replacement of Key Fobs. Duplication ofKey Fobs may be performed at an authorized dealer, thisprocedure consists of programming a blank Key Fob to thevehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob is one that has neverbeen programmed.General InformationThe Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference that may bereceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPEDThe Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doorsNOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer sys- for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unautem serviced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to the thorized operation. When the alarm is activated, theinterior switches for door locks, power sliding doors andauthorized dealer.power liftgate are disabled. The Vehicle Security AlarmCustomer Key Programmingprovides both audible and visible signals, for the firstProgramming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be three minutes, the headlights will turn on, the park lampsand/or turn signals will flash and Vehicle Security Lightperformed at an authorized dealer.2

20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEwill flash repeatedly and the horn will sound. For an For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go ,make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF and theadditional 15 minutes, only the headlights, park lampskey is physically removed from the ignition.and/or turn signals and Vehicle Security Light will flash.Rearming Of The System2. Perform one of the following methods to lock thevehicle:The Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself after the 15additional minutes of headlights and Vehicle Security Press LOCK on the interior power door lock switchLight flashing, if the Vehicle Security Alarm has not beenwith the driver and/or passenger door open.disabled. If the condition which initiated the alarm is still Press the LOCK button on the exterior Passive Entrypresent, the Vehicle Security Alarm will ignore thatDoor Handle with a valid Key Fob available in thecondition and monitor the remaining doors and ignition.same exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go inTo Arm The System Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle forfurther information).Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm:1. Remove the key from the ignition system (refer to Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter. Starting Procedures in Starting And Operating forfurther information).3. If any doors are open, close them. For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go ,make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF .

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21To Disarm The SystemNOTE:The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate buttonthe following methods:on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm theVehicle Security Alarm. Press the UNLOCK button on the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter. The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed duringpower liftgate entry. Pressing the liftgate button will Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle (ifnot disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someoneequipped, refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go in Thingsenters the vehicle through the liftgate and opens anyTo Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for furtherdoor the alarm will sound.information). When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFFpower door lock switches will not unlock the doors.position. For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go , The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect yourpress the Keyless Enter-N-Go Start/Stop button vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the(requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle). system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N- ously described arming sequences has occurred, theGo , insert a valid key into the ignition switch and Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whetherturn the key to the ON position.2

22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEyou are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicleand open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs,disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.ILLUMINATED ENTRYThe courtesy lights will turn on when you use theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock theIf the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery doors or open any door.becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will This feature also turns on the approach lighting in theremain armed when the battery is reconnected; the outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” inexterior lights will flash, the horn will sound. If this “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for furoccurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.ther information.Tamper AlertThe lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds,If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in or they will immediately fade to off once the ignitionyour absence, the horn will sound three times and the switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.exterior lights blink three times when you unlock theNOTE:doors. Check the vehicle for tampering. The front courtesy overhead console and door courSecurity System Manual Overridetesy lights will not turn off if the dimmer control is inThe Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock thethe “Dome ON” position (rotate horizontal thumbdoors using the manual door lock plunger.wheel on the bottom of the switch to the far rightdetent position).

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 The illuminated entry system will not operate if thedimmer control is in the “Dome OFF” position (rotatehorizontal thumb wheel on the bottom of the switch tothe far left detent position).REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IFEQUIPPEDThis system allows you to lock or unlock the doors andliftgate, and activate the Panic Alarm, optional powerliftgate, left power sliding door, and right power slidingdoor from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m)using a hand-held Key Fob with RKE transmitter. TheRKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at thevehicle to activate the system.NOTE: Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter intothe ignition switch disables the system from respondingto any button presses from that RKE transmitter. Drivingat speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the systemfrom responding to all RKE transmitter buttons for allRKE transmitters.2

24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEKey Fob With RKE Transmitter Keyless Enter-N-Go Fob (KIN)Key Fob With Three-Button RKE TransmitterTwo RKE transmitters may be supplied with the vehicle.Vehicles built without the powered options will beequipped from the factory with three-button RKE transmitters, and those built with power options will beequipped with up to seven-button RKE transmitters.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25Using The RKE Transmitter2Key Fob With Three-Button RKE TransmitterSeven-button RKE transmitters will provide functionsthat allow the same basic operation as the three-button,Key Fob With RKE Transmitter Keyless Enter-N-Go Fob (KIN)but may also be used to operate the power liftgateThree-button RKE transmitters will provide basic UN- (optional), power sliding doors, Remote Start featureLOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions.

26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE(optional). Some features can be programmed to the Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgatecustomers preferences. For example, flash headlights or Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKEsound horn on LOCK.transmitter once to unlock the driver’s side or twice tounlock all doors and liftgate. This will also turn on theIlluminated Entry system.Remote Key Unlock On First PressThis feature lets you program the system to unlock eitherthe driver’s side, or all doors, on the first press of theUNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter:NOTE:Key Fob With Seven-Button RKE Transmitter For vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (CustomerProgrammable Features)” in “Understanding YourInstrument Panel” for further information.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remote NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitUnlock feature can be enabled or disabled by perform- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate theing the following steps:Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the VehicleSecurity Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound.1. Perform this operation while standing outside thePress the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehiclevehicle.Security Alarm.2. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmedSound Horn With Remote LockRKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longerthan 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doorsare locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can bebutton while still holding the LOCK button.turned on or turned off. To change the current setting,3. Release both buttons at the same time.proceed as follows:4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elecing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transtronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personalmitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position andSettings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Unthe Key Fob removed.derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature toits previous setting.mation.2

28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitfollowing steps:ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the VehicleSecurity Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security1. Perform this operation while standing outside theAlarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press thevehicle.UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security2. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans- Alarm.mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10Using The Panic Alarmseconds. Then, press the PANIC button while stillTo turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and holdholding the LOCK button.the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one3. Release both buttons at the same time.second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulseing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.ignition switch in the OFF position and the Key Fob The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unlessremoved.you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to time or if the vehicle is driven above 5 mph (8 km/h).its previous setting.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29If equipped with a rear interior switch on the left rearpillar, pushing this switch once will close the liftgate only. When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pressing theThe liftgate cannot be opened from this switch.PANIC button a second time, you may have to movecloser to the vehicle due to the Radio Frequency (RF) If the vehicle is locked and Vehicle Security Alarm isarmed, using RKE transmitter to open the power liftgatenoises of the system.does not unlock the vehicle or disarm the Vehicle Security The Panic Alarm cannot be activated if the engine is Alarm.running.Power Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — IfPower Open/Close Power Liftgate — If EquippedEquippedPress the LIFTGATE button twice on the RKE transmitter Press the LEFT Power Sliding Door button twice on thewithin five seconds to Open/Close the Power Liftgate. If RKE transmitter within five seconds to Power Open/the button is pushed while the liftgate is being power Close the Left Power Sliding Door. If the button on theclosed, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position. RKE transmitter is pushed while the door is beingNOTE:The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by power-closed, the door will reverse to the full openpressing the LIFTGATE button located on the overhead position.console.2

30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEIf the vehicle is locked and the Vehicle Security Alarm isarmed, pressing the LEFT Power Sliding Door buttontwice unlocks the power sliding door and disarms Vehicle Security Alarm.Power Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door — IfEquippedTurn Off Flash Lights With RKE Lock — IfEquippedThis feature will cause the turn signal lights to fla

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